February 14th, Valentine’s Day. From lovers to elementary school classmates, the world’s population takes a day to say I love you, I appreciate you, or I’m glad you’re my friend. I’m not big on holidays myself. I don’t care for the commercialism of special events or remembrances, but telling someone I love them or appreciate them? I can get behind that!
Without my readers knowing, I have been keeping an eye on their comments the past two weeks. I’ve taken to heart the things they’ve said, counted the number of times they’ve shown me they care, and now I’m here to say “I’ve noticed, and I appreciate you!”
Most Comments Since February 1st:
Jimi Jones – An awesome blogging-blogger you’ll learn from and love! Every one of his posts is worth reading. He’s also a loyal reader, commenter, and promoter of his friend’s sites. Thank you Jimi for all the encouragement, your friendship, and your advice-filled posts! Visit Jimi at JimiJones.com and follow him on Twitter @jimijones
Most Helpful:
Mike CJ – Travel Blogging, Co-Author of Beyond Blogging, and Owner of Mike’s Life, another great place for blogging and networking advice, Mike is a giver. He offers advice, encouragement, and friendship. Much of his content is worth paying for, but her generously shares it free of charge. His Saturday Discussion posts are always very popular. Check him out at Mike’s Life and follow him on Twitter @mikecj
Funniest Comment:
Courtney Valesquez – I adore this girl! We work on projects together, skype almost daily, and we try to promote each other in any way we can. This week, in response to my If You Could Interview… post, Courtney answered:
1. Who would you enjoy reading an interview about? Pete Cashmore
2. What would you ask this person? Ummm…ummmm (drooling) oh never-mind
See? She’s great! You can visit Courtney at The Digital Mommy and follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye
To all of you who comment, tweet, stumble, and promote my posts, THANK YOU! I wish I could mention everyone of you in this post!
Don’t forget to send a TweetHeart Card to all your favorite Twitter pals today!
Hi Erica, Happy Valentines Day!
I love Jimi too. You're so right about his posts being valuable. I think the best thing is his writing style – it has such a laid back feel to it. I really look forward to his comments, they are always well thought out.
I need to spend a Saturday hanging out with Mike.
I'll take a look at Courtney's site now.
Thanks for the heads up.
It is great to show love to your community and what better time then Valentines Day!
Erica,
This is an interesting idea to do for a Valentine's Day post.
Actually writing a post that mentions the discussion either happening on your blog is a good way to show you have a community and show your strong support for them.
Bloggy quiz fer u guys to plae wif~ how well u noe ur fren? (part1)?
Thanks, Derek!
Even if I had only one commenter, I would want that person, and anyone else who happened upon the site, to know that I appreciate them! You guys are what keep me blogging!
Thanks, Tom! I hope you had a great weekend/holiday with the ones you love!
Erica,
I thank you so much for the kind words. I read all of your post, yet somehow allowed this to pass by until now. How do you blush in text? LOL
Gee, you've truly been a great friend and I am happy to have you as a blogging buddy. I apologize for the late acknowledgement, but you know I appreciate this heartwarming post very much.
Blog on sister.
Thank you Ileane for your kindness.
You too have been a great friend and inspiration with your wonderful personality. I enjoy your professionally done podcast and busier-than-a-beaver work ethic. It's great to receive a little bloggy love from the likes of you and Erica.
And yes, you need to spend a little Saturday time over at Mike's. He's a great guy that is always thinking of how to better the blogging community, not just himself.
It is always a great thing when you acknowledge those who have helped, contributed or just made your day. I enjoyed this post. Because I know and follow two of those who you have mentioned.
Going to find out more about courtney.
Wow! Thank you so much for the very kind words, Erica. I'll do my best to continue to live up to them.